Thank you to NetGalley and Jaynhi Allen for an advanced reader copy of this book.

4.5 stars - now THIS was a wild ride. I think this is the first time I have been convinced that enemies to lovers can exist in contemporary romance. This was REAL hatred, real tension, real toxicity, and intense angst. This book, and Lainey and Axel, put me through it. There were so many raw emotions that at many points I didn't know if their love could be salvageable.

I enjoyed how raw this was. I could feel the grief, the intensity of the emotions, and how hard it was for them to come back to each other after everything that transpired between them. Sometimes, things were glazed over and I wish I got more explanations for some events that happened, but I was hooked every page.

I love the way Allen writes. It is very poetic. The internal monologues and thoughts of the characters, as well as their confessions, were so beautifully written. I have a ton of highlights from this book because there were so many passages I wanted to remember.

This book put me through the ringer. It was a roller coaster of emotions and I couldn't decide if they should or should not be together for the longest time. But after everything that happened, I was rooting for them, and rooting for them to be happy together. I loved the journey I went on with these two, even when they stressed me!

I'm so curious about the second book now, especially after all the history that was introduced.

I went into Resurge by Jaynhi Allen, part of the Blackthorne Series, not knowing exactly what to expect—but it completely pulled me in. From the very beginning, the story had this intensity that kept me turning pages, and the emotional depth of the characters really stood out.

What I appreciated most was how layered the characters felt. They weren’t perfect, and that made their journeys even more compelling. You could really feel the tension, the growth, and the personal struggles they each faced. The chemistry between the main characters was strong, and the way their relationship developed felt both dramatic and meaningful.

The writing style was engaging and easy to get into, but still packed with emotion and detail. There were moments that had me frustrated, moments that made me smile, and moments that honestly surprised me. It’s the kind of book that keeps you thinking even after you’ve finished it.

Overall, Resurge is a captivating addition to the Blackthorne Series. If you enjoy stories with emotional depth, complex relationships, and a bit of intensity, this is definitely worth the read.

This was my First time reading a book by this author and I enjoyed it so much!

Lainey is just out of prison and trying to pick up her life starting with college and basketball one thing, or one "someone" is not making it easy for her...Axel...her first love also a big part of the reason she was locked up to start with. See.. she killed his dad!

Axel is angry, furious she's back of course he is. She's feels the same. But their reasons for being angry are so different!

I really enjoyed how the story unfolded and brought them back together while also paving the path for a next book.

Really, great background story, action/suspense, romance and spice I couldn't stop reading!.

Many Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to read in advance and share my thoughts.